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Have you ever felt too small or unprepared for God's plans? Take heart—God specializes in using ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Explore inspiring Bible studies on people like Joanna and see how your small beginnings can lead to impactful kingdom work. God’s surprising methods prove that no one is too unlikely to be part of His great story.

Are you looking to deepen your community’s engagement with God’s Word? Hosting impactful Bible studies is one of the simplest and most effective ways to foster spiritual growth within your congregation. With resources like God the Creator and Encountering God's Love, you can guide small groups through kingdom themes, covering Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. These studies not only provide profound insights but also encourage collaborative learning and meaningful discussions, making every session a rewarding experience for your church community.

Feeling stuck in prayer? Discover how the book of Psalms can transform the way you pray. From joyful praise to honest cries for help, the Psalms teach us that prayer isn’t about perfection or the right words. It’s about connection—with a God who hears you, strengthens you, and gives you what you need. Learn how praying through Scripture can make prayer a refreshing, life-sustaining habit you’ll love.

Do you ever feel like you only have “a little” to offer—just a little strength, time, money, or ability? You’re not alone. In this powerful reflection on Revelation 3, Anne Graham Lotz shares how her own feelings of inadequacy nearly kept her from walking through the door God had opened. But Jesus didn’t ask her to be enough—He asked her to trust Him to be. If you’ve ever felt too small to make a difference, this message of obedience, faith, and God’s sufficiency will inspire you to step forward with courage.

Want to inspire your church to engage with the Bible in a deeper way? Learn from Pastor Randy Frazee’s bold approach—and use his motivational strategy with any Bible study to spark growth, build momentum, and encourage lasting habits.

Life.Church, America’s largest-attendance church, has no official members. Discover why they abandoned traditional church membership and what model they use to drive engagement.

How many of these questions have come up in your church staff meetings lately? How can we motivate our members to invite people to church? How can we make sure ...

A couple of years ago, while working in the ChurchSource booth at a conference, I was approached by a church leader looking for children’s and teen book recommendations. She shared that her church had informally adopted ALL the Little Free Libraries around their church. They had taken it upon themselves to stock over 100 Little Free Libraries with new and gently used Christian books and Bibles. She was particularly interested in clean teen fiction, and children’s books featuring parables and biblical themes, since so many children visit the libraries in her area.

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Psalm 42 concludes with a restorative proclamation but what I appreciate the most about psalms of lament like this (lament is the formal classification for the “sad” psalms) is that God allowed them to be included in this divine love story we call the Bible in the first place! Instead of disowning disillusioned people, the fifty-nine sad psalms are effectively God’s engraved invitation for us to be real with Him—to be honest when our hearts are heavy, and not wear fake happy faces.

Does this sound familiar? You finally found a great Bible study for your group. You got everyone on board and got rolling. Time flies and suddenly you’re just a couple weeks away from finishing your study. Time to pick ANOTHER one already?

An encouraging note from your friendly neighborhood ChurchSource Account Manager

Hello friends,

July is here! Or as I like to call it, Volunteers Disappear Month. 😊 Hopefully, you’re finding ways to unwind, relax, and spend time with friends and family this month, despite all the things that still have to get done at church!

We wanted to free up a bit of your time this summer, so we’ve packed this issue with turnkey, stress-free solutions for you—easy ways to engage your church in Bible reading, equip your youth and teen ministries, and start to ease into fall small group planning. We hope these tips, tools, and stories are helpful and encouraging to you!

Blessings,
Eric

If you’re like many of the people I pastor, you may be struggling with how to connect deeply and honestly with your faith. Maybe you’ve experienced not just a disappointment ...

One of my deepest recurring struggles as a pastor was getting my identity and vocation confused. My identity was ‘God’s child,’ but I related too much through my vocation as ...

Pastors are called to teach. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations,” Jesus commanded his disciples before ascending to heaven, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Mt. 28:19-20) We bear the sacred call to do many things: care for souls, manage the church’s finances, maintain the building, complete denominational paperwork, and visit people in the hospital. While the importance of these tasks is undeniable, without teaching, the pastoral call is lost.

1. Scripture of the Month: 2 Timothy 4:2-5
2. Lead the Leaders: 5 simple ways to grow strong small group leaders in your church
3. Quick Tip: Keep groups connected on the go with audio devotions -- Like this one on Esther
4. Resource: Download this free resource from Pastor Chris Hodges on teaching kids how to pray
5. Micro Challenge: Ask your group, "where did you see God today?" -- Even if they're not in the same room